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Black Tea vs Puer Tea


Puer Tea vs Black Tea


What is

Color
Black, Brownish Black, Dark Brown  
Black, Brownish Black  

Types
Tanyang Gongfu, Zhenghe Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Earl Grey Tea  
Sheng Pu’er (Raw pu-erh Tea) and Shu Pu’er (Ripe pu-erh Tea)  

Milk Content
Not required  
Not required  

Taste
Bitter, Bittersweet, Sweet  
Earthy, Mellow, Sweet  

Serving Style
Hot  
Hot  

Additives
Hot water, Lemon, Sugar  
No Additives  

Number of Servings
1  
1  

Time Required
  
  

Preparation Time
2 minutes  
2
5 minutes  
5

Cooking Time
5 minutes  
5
3 minutes  
3

Benefits

Health Benefits
  
  

Physical Benefits
Beneficial for kidneys, lungs and heart, Improves digestion, Increases immunity, Protects bones, Strengthens bones  
Aids bowel movements, Improves digestion, Lowers cholesterol  

Mental Health Benefits
Fights depression, Gives calming effect, Increases alertness, Refreshes mind  
Gives calming effect, Refreshes mind  

Disease Prevention
Lowers risk of diabetes, Prevents cancer, Prevents Parkinson's disease, Treats artherosclerosis  
Reduces cardiovascular diseases  

Overall Health Benefits
Detoxifies your body, Oral Health, Useful for weight control  
Functions as a antioxidant, Increases metabolism, Useful for weight control  

Hair Care
-  
-  

Skin Care
-  
-  

Side Effects
  
  

Low Risk Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Irritability, Ringing in ears, Sleep disorders, Vomiting  
Headache, Nervousness, Sleep Problems, Vomiting  

High Risk Side Effects
Convulsions, Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat  
Diarrhea, Heartburn, Irregular heartbeat, Tremors  

Caffeine

Caffeine Content
47.00 mg  
14
65.00 mg  
19

Serving Size in USA
  
  

Short (8 floz)
47.00 mg  
14
-  

Tall (12 floz)
40.00 mg  
7
65.00 mg  
12

Grande (16 floz)
-  
-  

Venti (20 floz)
50.00 mg  
5
-  

Serving Size in UK
  
  

Short (236 ml)
47.00 mg  
13
-  

Tall (354 ml)
40.00 mg  
3
65.00 mg  
8

Grande (473 ml)
-  
-  

Venti (591 ml)
70.00 mg  
5
-  

Caffeine Level
Low  
Low  

Safe Level
300.00 mg  
300.00 mg  

Harmful Level
500.00 mg  
500.00 mg  

Effects of Caffeine
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis  
Confusion, Hypokalemia, Insomnia, Muscle tremors, Sleeping Crisis  

Calories

Without Sugar
2.00 Kcal  
1
0.00 Kcal  

With Sugar
24.00 Kcal  
22
17.00 Kcal  
18

With Skimmed Milk
10.00 Kcal  
5
-  

With Skimmed Milk and Sugar
16.00 Kcal  
5
-  

With Whole Milk
16.00 Kcal  
5
-  

With Whole Milk and Sugar
16.00 Kcal  
3
40.00 Kcal  
6

Calories With Additives
80.00 Kcal  
21
0.00 Kcal  

Fats
0.00 gm  
0.00 gm  

Carbohydrates
0.70 gm  
8
1.00 gm  
11

Protein
0.00 gm  
99+
0.00 gm  
99+

Brands

Brands
Alokozay, Ceylon, Lipton, Rosa Black Tea, Tazo, Tejava, Twinings  
Yunnan  

History
  
  

Originated in
China  
China  

Origin Period
2700 BC  
7th Century  

Popularity
Famous  
Moderate  

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